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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.04, 1,178.28 and 559.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.04, 1,178.28 and 559.48 is: 771.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.04 : 1,178.28 = 559.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.04/1,178.28 = 559.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.04x = 1,178.28 × 559.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.04x = 659,224.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,224.09/854.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.89

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